Workshops
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
Join the Conversation
Course Via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
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Dates
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025​
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
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Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm
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Fee
Free
Dates and Time
Wednesday, July 30rd In person at DHH
Wednesday, October 22nd on Zoom ​
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Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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For More Information or to register, call: 905-967-0259 or email: cflynn@myhospice.ca​​​​​
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Therapeutic Touch Training 2025
Course Via In-person
Facilitated by
Jim Metson and Nancy Hall
Description
This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.
Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.
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Dates and Time
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®:
Saturday, March 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Wednesday, March 26th – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom
Saturday, March 29th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
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Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®:
Friday, November 21st – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom
Saturday, November 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Saturday, November 29th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Fee
$225 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® and $225 The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®
Reiki Training (Level 1 & Level 2)
Course
Facilitated by
Reiki Master Carrie Chilcott​
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Description
Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”.
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Dates and Time
Level 1: Sat, May 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Closed
Level 2: Sat, August 16, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Margaret Bahen Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket
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Fee
$150
3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training 2025
Course
Facilitated by
Facilitated by Louise Leblanc Bereavement Educator and Wendy Graham Registered Psychotherapist.
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Description
These sessions are open to individuals who are interested in supporting people through their grief journey. Certificate awarded following the full training.
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Dates and Time
February Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Zoom
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Friday, February 14th
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Saturday, February 15th
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Saturday, February 22nd
June Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In-person
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Friday, June 20th
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Saturday, June 21st
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Saturday, June 28th
October Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In-person
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Friday, October 17th
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Saturday, October 18th
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Saturday, October 25th
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In-Person held at Margaret Bahen Hospice - 653 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1
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Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals
Kintsugi Bowl – The Art of Precious Scars
Course
Facilitated by
Rami Shami, Rami Shami Consulting
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Description
This experiential workshop utilizes a mediative process through a tangible medium to help develop resiliency and healing in the face of loss, trauma and change. The Kintsugi Bowl is an ancient Japanese healing practice that serves to join back together that which was once broken while showcasing and honouring the breaks. In this workshop we collectively break our bowl, only to repair it by bringing the pieces we choose back together. This deeply therapeutic and restorative practice serves to garner hope, meaning, and resiliency following loss, trauma, and grief.
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Dates and Time
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location
Margaret Bahen Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket
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Fee
$125
Advance Care Planning
Facilitated by
Susanne Urzendowsky MSW, RSW
Description
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Discuss the Importance & Benefits of ACP
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ACP & the Role of the Substitute Decision Makers (SDMs) in Ontario
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How to confirm your SDMs
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Discuss and Differentiate the Concepts of ACP, Goals of Care & Consent
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Practical Strategies to Support the Conversation​
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Workshops are ongoing, contact education@myhospice.ca for available dates.
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Fee
Free